Nikon D200

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    Highlights

    • 10.2 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
    • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
    • 2.5" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
    • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Wheather Sealed Body
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    Overview

    Nikon D200 was announced in 2006 and is an APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) DSLR camera with 10.2 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 1,600 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fixed 2.5" screen with 230k dot resolution and built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Predecessor
    4. Successor
    5. Screen and Viewfinder
    6. Sensor
    7. Photography Features
    8. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    9. Other Features
    10. Physical Parameters
    11. For Different Types of Photography
    12. Evaluation
    13. Specifications  

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon D200.

    PROS

    •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   No Video Capture
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.2 Megapixel
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Built-in Microphone
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 2.5"
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
    •   DxO Overall Score - 64
    •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Nikon D200 to its predecessor D100 and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Nikon D200 vs Nikon D100
    Higher Sensor Resolution 10.2 Megapixel vs 6.1 Megapixel
    Lower Native ISO 100 vs 200
    Max Image Resolution 3872 x 2592 vs 3008 x 2000
    Timelapse Recording vs
    Center Autofocus vs
    Tracking Autofocus vs
    Larger Screen 2.5" vs 1.8"
    Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 118k dot
    Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.63x vs 0.53x
    Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
    Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/250 sec vs 1/180 sec
    Multi-Segment Metering vs
    Average Metering vs
    Spot Metering vs
    Higher USB Speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) vs USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
    Environmental Sealing vs
    Orientation Sensor vs
    DOWNGRADES Nikon D200 vs Nikon D100
    Live View Autofocus vs
    Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
    Heavier 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz) vs 780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz)

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Nikon D200 vs D100.

    Successor

    In 2008 Nikon D200 was replaced by Nikon D300. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Nikon D200 and its successor.

    UPGRADES Nikon D300 vs Nikon D200
    Higher Sensor Resolution 12.3 Megapixel vs 10.2 Megapixel
    Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 1,600
    Higher Boosted ISO 6,400 vs 3,200
    Max Image Resolution 4288 x 2848 vs 3872 x 2592
    Live View Autofocus vs
    Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
    Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.5"
    Higher Resolution Screen 922k dot vs 230k dot
    Live View vs
    Higher Viewfinder Coverage 100% vs 95%
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 6.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Center Weighted Metering vs
    Higher DxO Low Light ISO 679 vs 583
    Higher DxO Dynamic Range 12.0 vs 11.5
    Higher DxO Overall Score 67 vs 64
    HDMI Output Mini Type C vs
    DOWNGRADES Nikon D300 vs Nikon D200
    Higher Native ISO 200 vs 100
    Center Autofocus vs
    Lower DxO Color Depth 22.1 vs 22.3
    Heavier 925 g (2.04 lb / 32.63 oz) vs 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Nikon D200 vs D300.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fixed screen

    Nikon D200 has a 2.5" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.


    Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.94x (0.63x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

    Sensor

    Nikon D200 features a 10.2 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.8 mm and a total area of 372.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode.


    Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Nikon D200's APS-C sensor compares with other types of sensors:

    Sensor size chart
    Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
    Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
    Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.8 mm372.9 mm23:21.5x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
    Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
    Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 3872 x 2592 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


    Lens Mount

    Nikon D200 has Nikon F lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


    No In-Body Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon D200.

    Nikon D100
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    APS-C

    6.1 MP

    Nikon D300
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    APS-C

    12.3 MP

    Olympus E-510
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    Micro Four Thirds

    10.0 MP

    Nikon D610
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    Full Frame

    24.3 MP

    Fujifilm X-Pro3
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    APS-C

    26.1 MP

    Nikon Z7 II
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    Full Frame

    45.7 MP

    Canon 70D
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    APS-C

    20.2 MP

    Fujifilm X-E2
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    APS-C

    16.3 MP

    Sony a7C II
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    Full Frame

    33.0 MP

    Canon 5DS
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    Full Frame

    50.6 MP

    Sony ZV-E1
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    Full Frame

    12.1 MP

    Nikon D70
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    APS-C

    6.1 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input

    Nikon D200 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    Battery

    Nikon D200 comes with EN-EL3e battery pack.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Nikon D200 has Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps.


    Exposure

    Camera's exposure metering ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment.


    Flash

    Nikon D200 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Accessory Shoe (Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided). The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec. Flash compensation can be set from -3 to +1 EV with 1/3 or 1/2 or 1 EV step increments.

    Physical Parameters

    Nikon D200 has dimensions of 147 x 113 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.45 x 2.91"). It weighs 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

    147 mm (5.79")

    113 mm (4.45")

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    113 mm (4.45")

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    74 mm (2.91")

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    Nikon D200 dimensions

    Nikon D200 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Nikon D200 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    GOOD
    76

    Nikon D200 gets a score of 76 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
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    Nikon D200 gets a score of 59 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    61

    Nikon D200 gets a score of 61 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    73

    Nikon D200 gets a score of 73 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 2.5"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    76

    Nikon D200 gets a score of 76 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    77

    Nikon D200 gets a score of 77 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)

    Nikon D200 Evaluation

    We evaluate Nikon D200 and give score of 60 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    67

    We give Nikon D200 a score of 67 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.2 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   DxO Overall Score - 64

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    65

    We give Nikon D200 a score of 65 for Photo parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec

    Video

    BAD
    0

    We give Nikon D200 a score of 0 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization

    Focusing

    GOOD
    79

    We give Nikon D200 a score of 79 for Focusing parameters.

    •   No Face Detection

    Screen and Viewfinder

    AVERAGE
    68

    We give Nikon D200 a score of 68 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 2.5"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

    Connectivity

    POOR
    40

    We give Nikon D200 a score of 40 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Built-in Microphone
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    GOOD
    76

    We give Nikon D200 a score of 76 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)


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